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How to Fight Fatigue and Keep Yourself Energetic While Travelling?

Whether it is the jet lag or your busy sightseeing schedule, it is difficult to always keep your energy level high when you are enjoying your vacation. You have so many locations to visit, attractions to see, and foods to taste, so you will hardly get enough time to enjoy a nap.

When you need an energy boost, you might be tempted to enjoy a caffeinated drink. However, many of you are unaware of the fact that caffeine dehydrates and can disturb your sleep schedule- making it even more difficult for you to adjust.

Here are a few options for fighting fatigue and keeping your level of energy high when you are on the go.

Have a healthy snack

You will want to eat every now and then during a trip, but if you keep on eating heavy meals or sugary desserts, you might sleep fast. How can you avoid this? By eating a healthy snack. A healthy snack gives you the required fuel that your body needs to keep it healthy and active.

While going out you must carry nuts, protein bars, or fresh veggies and fruits. Having a healthy snack with you can save your time that you would otherwise need to spend in a restaurant and is also good for your health.

Keep moving

Whether you are travelling by train, plane or car, staying at one place for too long can drain your energy very fast. To boost yourself, you must find a way to stretch or relax. If you are driving, find a rest area or place where you can stretch your legs and relax. For travelling in a plane, bus or train, you can try walking up and down a few times. If you have enough space, stretch your arms, massage your toes and calves. These activities help in blood circulation and will relax you. Just be sure while doing so you don’t hit or kick any fellow passenger.

Drink water

Dehydration can cause a serious problem and affect your energy level. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to maintain your water intake while travelling. Whenever you feel tired, drink a glass of cold water. To keep yourself hydrated, always carry a water bottle with you. Take regular sips during the whole day- mainly if you are spending most of your time under the sun.

Maintain your routine

While travelling, you need to leave your daily responsibilities behind. However, if you can maintain some of your daily routines during your vacation, you can adjust fast. Try and follow your daily morning and night routine, even if the location and situation are different. Generally, if you go for a run after waking up in the morning, try to do the same during the vacation. This will tell your body that it is time to get up and start the work, helping you stay awake for the remaining time of the day.

So, next time when you are travelling, don’t waste your time battling with jet lag or tiredness. Staying on top of your health can help you to avoid fatigue and keep your energy level high- even when you are running out of time.  

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